Christ on the Mount of Olives

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a religious scene featuring a man kneeling in prayer with a celestial figure above. The painting depicts the scene with the central figure on bended knee in a grassy area, surrounded by three people resting nearby. Above the central figure, there is a winged being holding a cross, gazing downward. In the upper right corner, a chalice is positioned on a ledge. The background showcases trees and wooden structures accentuated with simple yet bold lines.